Sunnyside Health Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a delivery driver was unloading boxes in the alley behind Sunnyside Health Center, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside the building. It was like nothing he'd ever heard before—a cross between a bee's buzz and a distant radio station. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man dancing around with a vacuum cleaner, singing along to some unknown tune. The delivery guy burst out laughing, thinking it was the funniest thing he'd seen in ages. Turns out, the 'hum' was just Mr. Johnson, the maintenance guy, having his daily dance party.

2. In the waiting room of Sunnyside Health Center, a small boy sat next to an old painting of a smiling doctor. Suddenly, he pointed and whispered, ‘Mom, why is that doctor winking at us?’ The mother leaned closer, squinting suspiciously. ‘That’s not a wink,’ she whispered back. Just then, another patient coughed loudly, causing the picture to shake slightly. The boy giggled nervously, realizing his mistake. From behind them, a nurse smiled warmly, saying, “It’s just our friendly neighborhood doctor, Mr. Jenkins, making sure everyone feels welcome.”

3. In the waiting room of Sunnyside Health Center, an elderly gentleman cleared his throat and announced loudly, 'I just saw the most peculiar thing outside!' A young delivery driver looked puzzled. ‘Sir,’ he asked, ‘did you see a pigeon wearing a hat?’ The old man grinned. ‘No, my boy, but I did see someone trying to herd a flock of ducks into our parking lot!’ Everyone in the waiting room burst out laughing.

4. In the waiting room of Sunnyside Health Center, an old lady sighed and muttered under her breath, ‘I thought I’d wait just five more minutes…’ Suddenly, everyone around her froze as a tiny voice piped up from behind, ‘But Granny, you’ve been here for hours!’ Granny turned around with a smile, and the child giggled. A nearby nurse shook her head and whispered, 'She does that every time.' The old lady winked at the kid and said, 'And that's why they always bring me candies when I'm done!' Everyone in the waiting room burst into laughter.